The 5th round of matches in the AFC Champions League-2 has entered an intense phase. Saudi Arabia's An Nasr, the leader of Group D, secured a convincing 0-4 victory against local Istiqlol in an away match in Dushanbe. The Riyadh team, demonstrating a determined and structured game, managed to score four unanswered goals against the opponents.
Felix opened the scoring in the 12th minute, starting the game with a precise penalty kick. Subsequently, Simakhan's goal in the 40th minute doubled the lead. By the end of the second half, Mane (84) and Ayman (90+2) opened their scores, securing a resounding victory for An Nasr. Interestingly, team captain Cristiano Ronaldo missed the match.
Thus, "An Nasr," with a 100% result, secured a spot in the playoffs ahead of schedule with 15 points. "Istiqlol" continues to compete for 2nd place in the group with 6 points.
In the second group match, Iraq's Az Zavra (6 points) will host India's Goa, which has not yet scored a single point. This match could be decisive for the second place.
UCL-2. Group D. Matchday 5 results:
Istiqlol (Dushanbe) - An Nasr (Riyadh) 0:4
November 26, "Hisor Central Stadium"
Goals: Felix (12, penalty), Simakan (40), Mane (84), Ayman (90+2)
Istiqlol: Stoshich, Safarov, Chobanov (Dehqoniy, 46), Qurbonov, Islomov, Rahimov, Haqnazariy (Komolafe, 46), Jo'raboyev, Panjshanbe, Okore, Soirov (G'ofurov, 82).
An Nasr - Bento, Al Ghannam, Simakan (Martinez, 67), Al Amri, An Naji (Bouchal, 80), Angelo, Al Hasan (Al Haybari, 67), Brozovic (Ayman, 80), Wesley, Maran (Mane, 67), Felix.
Yellow cards: Okoro (18), Al Ghannam (90).
An-Nassr's sharp dominance, structured attacks, and goal-oriented play propelled them to another stage. Now, Riyadh will compete fiercely for higher goals in the playoffs.
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